Sooke News Mirror

The Sooke News Mirror serves as the official community newspaper for the region that spans from East Sooke to Port Renfrew. It is published weekly, every Wednesday.

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BC Ferries adding over 1,000 round trips for busy summer season

1 day ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Harry Corro

With the Victoria Day long weekend just around the corner, BC Ferries says they are “summer ready.” The company anticipates carrying over 9 million passengers and nearly 4 million vehicles over the summer season, building upon last year's record-breaking numbers between May 15 and Sept. 2, 2024. “We’re operating in a more complex environment – aging ships, increased demand, and busy terminals all put pressure on the system,” said Stephen Jones, vice-president of engineering.
Patio season is coming and Victoria has 6 of Canada's best al fresco spots

1 day ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Harry Corro

While the official start of summer is June 20, Canadians unofficially kick off the season with Victoria Day and that means one thing: patio season is almost here. According to a new consumer research from OpenTable, over half of British Columbians (58 per cent) prefer to dine outdoors when the weather is nice, setting the stage for a bustling al fresco dining scene. As warmer days beckon, OpenTable has released its highly anticipated Top 100 Restaurants for Outdoor Dining list.
Vernon's Shanda Hill making progress amid 'exhausting' race

1 week ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Bowen Assman

Despite an "incredibly difficult and exhausting" day for Vernon's Shanda Hill, the ultra athlete is more than 57 kilometres into the final leg of her Ultra Deca triathlon. Hill has completed the 38 km swim and 1,800 km bike ride, with 'just' 365 km of running left in the Brazil Ultra Tri Deca race. She is the sole woman competing.
Legacy of workplace safety flaws carried by new generation of Island workers

1 week ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Susie Peterson Quinn

Dozens of workers gathered at the Steelworkers Hall in Port Alberni on April 28 to pay tribute to those killed or injured on the job. National Day of Mourning ceremonies took place across Canada to honour fallen workers. In Port Alberni, speaker after speaker talked about the need for safety, advocacy and safer work conditions. "Six of the 146 who died last year were young workers.
Mussel-sniffing dogs trained to detect invasive species at B.C. lakes

1 week ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Jenna Hauck

A German shepherd named Major excitedly walks around the outside of a boat at Cultus Lake, as handler Sgt. Denny Chrétien points at various spots along the way. Soon Major stops and sits and receives an enthusiastic "good boy!" from Chrétien. The canine successfully found an invasive species of freshwater mussel that was hidden on the boat.
School's out for Port Alberni students after small fire at high school

1 week ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Susie Peterson Quinn

High school students in Port Alberni have an unexpected day off after an early-morning fire set off the sprinklers in the automotive department. Fire departments from Port Alberni, Cherry Creek, Beaver Creek and Sproat Lake responded to a 911 call just before 7 a.m. that there was a fire at the school, Deputy Fire Chief Travis Cross said. "Our duty crew met with staff on site, who directed them to where the smoke was coming from.
Deliciousness by the bucket: BC CrabFest anchors in Victoria's Inner Harbour

1 week ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Sam Duerksen

Crack and enjoy: crab is a delicious food that is well worth the effort, and is particularly popular on the Island, considering Dungeness crab thrives here. Capitalizing on that popularity is the BC CrabFest. Now in its third year, it will take place June 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and move into Ship Point in Victoria's Inner Harbour. Commercial vessels will moor in the harbour and bring in fresh crab for the festival's highlight: the BC Dungeness Crab Boil.
Motherhood celebrated through nature themes in Sooke

1 week ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Sam Duerksen

The quote, "A mother's love is the first and greatest lesson in nature's care," is commonly attributed to Helen Steiner Rice, a poet and writer. Motherhood is often associated with nature, drawing connections to nurturing, gardens, and creation. It's fitting, then, that the theme of nature will be front and centre of Mother's Day events in Sooke, whether at the Nature's Voices concert from The Sooke Community Choir, or the annual plant sale from Sooke Garden Club.
Farm-to-table dining is a jewel in Sooke’s crown

1 week ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Tim Collins

It’s only appropriate that the town of Sooke, located in some of the most naturally beautiful landscapes in the world, would have eating establishments that value the natural goodness of what’s grown and raised on the land. But let’s look at the alternatives.
Community spirit on display at Sooke region's summer markets

3 weeks ago | sookenewsmirror.com | Tim Collins

It’s hard to define exactly why summer markets are so popular. Perhaps it’s because, wandering by the scores of stalls in a market, one can experience the old-world charm of seeing truly fresh produce, proudly displayed by the very people who planted, tended and harvested the brightly coloured fruits and vegetables on display. The food not only looks better, it’s also healthier and tastes better than the alternative.